S-211: Canada's fighting against forced labour and child labour in Supply Chains Act

2 minute read
13 July 2023

Gowling WLG Speaker:

Join Gowling WLG partner, Stephen Pike and Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne of the Senate of Canada, as they discuss S-211, Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, Canada's new ESG mandatory supply chain transparency reporting legislation. Businesses need to start planning for compliance with S-211 and should be taking action now to be ready for this fast approaching new law.

This video will focus on:

  • The origins of S-211, its purpose, the legislative process and the current political context.
  • Which businesses and organizations are subject to S-211.
  • First steps for businesses to take in preparing to comply with S-211.
  • Practical advice on reports under S-211
  • Insights for businesses on managing forced labour and child labour supply chain risks

S-211: Canada's fighting against forced labour and child labour in Supply Chains Act

This program is eligible for up to 1 hour of substantive CPD credits with the LSO, the LSBC and the Barreau du Québec.


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